Foundry Production Flow Lead — WIP, Kanban & ERP

Torrey Holistics; Cary (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics is seeking a hands-on supervisor to guide casting and foundry operations, ensuring materials flow smoothly, orders are on time, and data drives decisions. You review SFM and ERP data, reconcile transactions, quantities, and locations, and keep WIP under control.

You publish daily progress reports, coordinate with Purchasing for replenishment and milk runs, apply Kanban and safety stock, and lead ad hoc improvement projects to sustain efficient processes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience).
• Associate’s in Operations is a plus.
• Background in discrete manufacturing environments.
• Strong process discipline paired with data analysis capability.
• Sound judgment with a track record of sustaining newly implemented processes.
• Self-driven, adaptable, improvement-minded, and results oriented.
• Clear, respectful communication skills (verbal, written, and electronic).
• Exceptional organization and attention to detail.
• Leadership / People Management experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure materials move smoothly between manufacturing departments.
• Publish daily work progress, transaction, cycle count, and open MO reports.
• Maintain strict control of work-in-progress (WIP).
• Reconcile SFM and ERP transactions, quantities, and locations.
• Identify floor stock items, create replenishment processes, and set up milk runs.
• Serve as shop floor liaison to support Purchasing with material reviews and replenishment quantities.
• Drive material-flow improvements using safety stock and Kanban methods.
• Keep production schedules current so teams can see all MO-related components in real time.
• Execute ad hoc projects and analysis as needed.

Skills

Leadership/People Management

Data Analysis

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Associate’s in Operations

Tools

MS Great Plains ERP

MES

MS Office

MS Dynamics 365

Job description

Torrey Holistics is seeking a hands-on supervisor to guide casting and foundry operations, ensuring materials flow smoothly, orders are on time, and data drives decisions. You review SFM and ERP data, reconcile transactions, quantities, and locations, and keep WIP under control.

You publish daily progress reports, coordinate with Purchasing for replenishment and milk runs, apply Kanban and safety stock, and lead ad hoc improvement projects to sustain efficient processes.